COVID-19 Update: New Rollback Relief Grant; funding programs closing soon

NEW: $10,000 Business Rollback Relief Grant

Applications due by December 11 at 5:00 p.m.

Apply for a grant if your business has been impacted by recent rollbacks to help offset costs of business disruption

Eligible business types:

In-store retail
Arts and culture establishments such as theaters, museums, and entertainment venues
Fitness facilities, gyms, and bowling centers
Caterers, restaurants, taprooms, and similar eating and drinking establishments that do not have a drive-through and did not participate in the full-service restaurant support program "Restaurant Rally"

Subject to available funds and eligibility requirements, businesses may receive a need-based grant of up to $10,000.

Click here for more information and to apply

Questions? Contact [email protected]

Emergency Small Business Relief Grant - (Formerly Forgivable Loan)

Applications due by December 4 at 5:00 p.m.

Grant amounts start at $5,000 (for micro-businesses) up to $20,000 based on number of FTE employees.
This grant program was initially the Emergency Small Business Relief Loan program that was converted to a grant program per Pierce County ordinance. If you have already applied for or received a forgivable loan, you are not eligible to re-apply for a grant under this program.

Click here to apply now

Questions? Contact [email protected]

COVID-19 Expenses Program Expanded: Maximum Reimbursement Grant Amounts Now Up to $50,000 for Larger Employers

Applications due by November 30 at 5:00 p.m.

Get reimbursed for up to 50% of expenses related to implementing COVID-19 safe start practices under the Adaptation Grant Program.

Click here to apply now

Questions? Contact [email protected]

Commercial Rent and Mortgage Assistance

Get three months of your commercial rent or mortgage paid
Receive up to $8,000 a month with a total grant maximum of $24,000

Click here for more information and to apply

Questions? Contact [email protected]

Thank you for Supporting Local During Pierce County Restaurant Rally

Pierce County rallied to help full-service restaurants stay open and retain jobs! Thank you to all participating restaurants and thank you to everyone who supported the Rally with your patronage.

You can continue to support local eateries through gift cards, ordering takeout, and outdoor dining.

Special thanks to our Restaurant Rally partners: Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce, Travel Tacoma- Mt. Rainier, and the Washington Hospitality Association.

More COVID-19 Financial Assistance

City of Lakewood COVID-19 Small Business Grant

City of Orting Business Relief Grant

Coming Soon: Working Washington Small Business Grants: Round 3

Federal Reserve System: Main Street Lending Program

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)
Note: All available funds for the EIDL Advance program have been allocated.
Need more information? Contact the SBA's Seattle District Office.

Employee Services are available for Pierce County residents impacted by COVID-19 including rental assistance, mortgage assistance, child care vouchers, and help for veterans.

Recovery Assistance for Manufacturers

Impact Washington is inviting Washington based US Small-and medium-sized manufacturers (SME’s) to apply for CARES Act Recovery Assistance funds.These funds provide services that directly support a manufacturer’s ability to recover from the coronavirus.

Learn more

Back to Work Pierce County Resource Guide

As Pierce County businesses continue to adapt during the COVID-19 pandemic, we've created a roundup of resources to help your business continue to operate under new guidelines or prepare to re-open.

View the resource guide here.

COVID-19 Safety Plan Guidelines and Templates:

Tacoma Pierce County Health Department’s Reopening Toolkit and Safety Plan Template for Businesses

Washington State Department of Labor & Industries: Workplace Safety and Health Requirements

Governor's Phase 3 Safe Start Plan Template

Face Coverings: Your Questions Answered

The state’s coronavirus response website outlines requirements for employers, guidelines for businesses, details on who may be exempt and answers to common questions.

Free PPE to Protect Employees and Customers

COVID-19 Business Info Series Conference Calls: Wednesdays at 11:00 AM

Pierce County is open for business. As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to evolve, we’re here to help businesses access the resources and information they need. In partnership with the Economic Development Board for Tacoma-Pierce County and the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce.

Click here to join using your computer

iPhone one-tap to listen only:
US: +16699006833,,843841095# or +19292056099,,843841095#

Other Telephone to listen only
1 (253) 215-8782

Use Webinar ID: 843 841 095

>>>>>>> Missed a Previous Call? Need next call info? Click here. This series of calls will continue each Monday & Wednesday as long as there is a need.

COVID-19 Rapid Response Team and Business Info Series Questions & Answers: www.rapidresponsesouthsound.com

Pierce County Economic Development

950 Pacific Ave, Suite 720
Tacoma, WA 98402
www.piercecountywa.gov/edd